India, March 25 -- A day after a delay in the departure of several trains at the New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) led to a heavy rush of passengers at two platforms, railway officials on Monday said that they are discussing whether to keep a special train on standby to ease any overcrowding that may occur at the station - a crowd control option tailored specifically for NDLS.

This special train, which will only have general coaches, will be kept ready at the stabling yard and will be pressed into service whenever required, officials said.

"Our observations reveal that overcrowding is frequent for all Bihar-bound trains departing in the evening. Starting a special train would help by catering to unreserved passengers, especially those bo...